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Deputies Looking for Attempted Murder Suspect

Richland County deputies need your help finding a man wanted for attempted murder.

Police: Driver May Have Helpful Info in Deadly Hit-and-Run

Sumter Police want to know if you recognize the car in this photo.

Ford Taurus Investigated for Sticking Throttles

Some Ford Tauruses and Mercury Sables are being investigated for sticking throttles.

SC Officials Monitor Sandy's Path

South Carolina Emergency officials continue to track the path of Hurricane Sandy. But forecasters say there's still quite a bit of uncertainty about the path that will be taken by Hurricane Sandy.

SC Hacked: What You Should Do Now

ABC Columbia News has information from state officials on the best ways to safeguard your personal information in the midst of a statewide hacking incident that is affecting nearly every South Carolina resident who filed his/her income tax returns in the state since 1998.

South Carolina Hacked

The South Carolina Department of Revenue, Governor Nikki Haley, SLED, and the Secret Service announced at a news conference Friday that approximately 3.6 million Social Security numbers and 387,000 credit and debit card numbers were exposed in a cyber attack.

SC ed agency: $67M is cost for lost increases

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's education agency estimates it could cost $67 million to bring teachers' salaries back on track following several years of frozen salary schedules.

Statues of colonial heroes unveiled in Camden

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Two statues are being unveiled in Camden to honor men who helped the city more 250 years ago.

VP Nominee Paul Ryan in SC

Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan is spending time this week in deeply conservative states that he and White House hopeful Mitt Romney are almost certain to win.

SC Medicaid director: Predictions could be way off

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Medicaid agency is warning legislators that the numbers of already-eligible residents signing up for the government program through 2014 could exceed estimates, further eating into state revenue.

SC agriculture agency sees new ways to push market

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's agricultural agency has found another way to promote the State Farmers Market after losing $1 million from the state budget.

Teen Arrested in North Main St Murder

A Midlands family finally has some closure more than a month after their loved one was murdered in Downtown Columbia.

Surveillance Video Catches Midlands Armed Robbery

Lexington County deputies are searching for an armed suspect who is still on the loose.

Columbia Weighs in on New Whole Foods Market

If you think there's nothing different from one grocery store to the next, some of the hundreds of customers shopping for a new way to eat, may beg to differ.

Police Seek Driver in Deadly Hit-and-Run

Sumter Police need your help finding the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run near Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

President Casts Early Vote

It's not hard to guess who he's voting for. President Obama cast his early vote in the presidential campaign in his hometown of Chicago Wednesday.

3 Charged with Taking Safe at Clemson Dining Hall

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University police say three Liberty men have been arrested and charged with taking a safe from a campus dining hall.

Three charged with taking safe at Clemson dining hall

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) _ Clemson University police say three Liberty men have been arrested and charged with taking a safe from a campus dining hall.

Sandy's Path: State Officials Keep an Eye Out

Hurricane Sandy, the 18th named storm of the season continues to churn toward the East coast, South Carolina officials are keeping an eye on the storm.

Truth Vs. Myth: 2012 General Election

As election day nears, myths and rumors are spreading quickly. To help you separate fact from fiction, ABC Columbia's Monique Williams spoke with state election officials to get the real story.

State Officials Track Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy is churning towards the East Coast. It is rumbling across the Atlantic and is heading toward the Bahamas. SC Officials are monitoring the Hurricane's track into Florida.

SC immigration unit says it's been successful

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special unit devoted to investigating illegal immigration cases in South Carolina says it's been successful in its first few months.